Nanette Maxine is an American
Gospel music
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and R&B singer, songwriter, and poet.
Biography
Nanette Maxine Brown (born in
Richmond, Virginia
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) was the fourth child in her family. She began singing at the age of five in a Southern Baptist church.
She was selected by the Songwriters Hall of Fame as the 1991 recipient of The National Academy of Popular Music's Abe Oleman Scholarship for songwriting excellence. In 2001 she won the Billboard R&B Songwriting Award and the Unisong International Song Competition. She has also been recognized by the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, the Mid-Atlantic Songwriters, and the Songwriters Association of Washington.
Discography
Albums
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Awards and recognition
*1991 recipient of The National Academy of Popular Music's Abe Oleman Scholarship for songwriting excellence presented by the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
References
External links
www.nanettemaxine.com- Official Site
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*Nanette Maxine Radio - YouTube
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American gospel singers
Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)